The 72 Project FitOps Foundation

On January 18th I will be doing a 44-pound farmers carry around Lake Tahoe (72 miles) in 72 hours. I am doing this for the veterans.  I chose a brutal distance and brutal exercise to show how important mental strength is. Soldiers give everything for us. The least we can do is help them transition back into civilian life. That is why I chose FitOps Foundation. Their mission statement is:

The core mission of FitOps is to improve the physical and mental health of veterans by creating purpose and community through the power of fitness. We believe that fitness is transformative to every aspect of our lives, and that a community that encourages a mindset and lifestyle of physical, mental, and emotional health is the way to help veterans achieve greatness in life after they serve.  

We don’t believe that any service member starts from scratch professionally when they enter civilian life--in fact, quite the opposite. FitOps is specifically designed to build on the fitness and leadership experience that veterans gained during their time in the service. The result is Certifie Veteran Fitness Operatives (CVFOs), who guide themselves, their clients, and their community down a path toward being their personal best in fitness and in life.